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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

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Hays High School's Official Student Newspaper

The Guidon Online

Junior Kristen Nease and senior Jordan Betts consider their relationship platonic.

Platonic relationships are valuable

Brianna Mathias, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2016

A girl sits in the hallway before school, completely surrounded by friends. These friends know each other’s secrets, they have countless inside jokes and they never cease to have something to talk about....

Sophomore Dawson Rooney works on his electric car for Science Olympiad.

13 questions with sophomore Dawson Rooney

Madison Crees, Online Editor March 24, 2016

Sophomore Dawson Rooney never thought he'd find himself participating with the grade above him instead of his own. Currently Rooney is in multiple upperclassmen classes. Being young for his grade, he never...

Students behavior may change when in presence of substitute teacher

Students behavior may change when in presence of substitute teacher

Jordyn Dake, Staff Reporter March 24, 2016

Most of the time, students walk into their classes with a plan of action. They have a general plan of what they are going to be learning or working on for the day. Sometimes there is a wrench in their...

School phone policy creates opposing student opinions

School phone policy creates opposing student opinions

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor March 21, 2016

According to the student handbook, cell phones (and other personal electronic devices) are not allowed to be used during the school day, in detention or during an in school suspension (ISS). The only exception...

Students believe Spring Break should be dedicated to relaxation

Students believe Spring Break should be dedicated to relaxation

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor March 13, 2016

After a long vacation in the winter, Spring Break can feel as though it can't ever come fast enough. Shortly before this time, the stress of class can really become a burden to a student. Junior Austin...

Juniors Jeanie Balzer and Megan Scott.

Junior Honors Chemistry class creates bottle rockets

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor March 11, 2016

The junior Honors Chemistry class experimented by making bottle rockets with baking soda and vinegar. Student teacher Mr. Purdue said he wanted the class to have a positive experience before leaving...

Freshman Josh Norris solves a rubiks cube during GPS.

Rubik’s Cubes, more than just a passing fad

Fengxue Zhang, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2016

A surprising trend has arisen, bringing back the simple, yet not so simple puzzle called the Rubik’s Cube. Senior Jared Thom has been a big fan of the cube for a long time now. “I think they’ve...

Students discuss what draws them to significant others

Students discuss what draws them to significant others

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor March 10, 2016

The human perspective varies from each individual. While some people may feel more inclined to enjoy sports, others may feel closer to the arts. This is no different when it comes to the way people feel...

Students feel intelligence isnt measured by ACT scores

Students feel intelligence isn’t measured by ACT scores

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor March 4, 2016

The American College Test (ACT) is a test offered to juniors and seniors in high school five times during the year. This two hour and thirty minute test is what a majority of colleges look at when accepting...

Junior Chemistry class performs chemical reaction experiments

Junior Chemistry class performs chemical reaction experiments

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor February 26, 2016

M3 Honors Chemistry I class participated in experiments to go along with learning new information from chapter 8. Student teacher for Chemistry instructor Jessica Butte, Nathan Purdue, showed the class...

Four students test their blood at one time.

Human Biology class performs blood typing test

Anniston Weber, Online News and Media Editor February 17, 2016

Human Biology instructor Lynn Zimmerman gave her classes the option to test their blood for the Human Biology unit that the class is currently on. Not all students participated, but the ones that did...

Scholars bowl team ends season at regionals

Scholar’s bowl team ends season at regionals

Hannah Norris, Staff Reporter February 11, 2016

The scholar’s bowl team ended their season competing at regionals in Nickerson on Feb. 4. While they placed first in their pool, they did not succeed at placing in the championship rounds. The team...

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